A Day In The Life Of A Product Manager At ChargePoint
A Product Manager's day-to-day activities vary depending on the company and role, but Kevin's experience at ChargePoint includes many meetings with "engineering, design, and strategic partners." A successful Product Manager also balances these meetings with customer interactions and independent market research to understand "company requirements from a strategic level."
Project Management, Communication, Teamwork, Market Research, Strategic Planning
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Kevin Chung
Product Manager
ChargePoint
Cornell University 2011
UCLA MBA
Political Science, American Studies
Energy & Utilities, Technology
Product / Service / Software Development and Management
Honors Student, Scholarship Recipient, Took Out Loans, Greek Life Member, LGBTQ, Student Athlete
Video Highlights
1. Product Management roles vary widely depending on company size and structure (startup vs. corporate).
2. Collaboration is key; PMs spend significant time in meetings with engineering, design, business operations, and strategic partners.
3. Market research and customer interaction are also important aspects of the role, balancing internal meetings with external analysis and user understanding.
Transcript
What does a day in the life of a product manager look like?
A day in the life of a product manager can vary greatly by role and company, depending on whether it's a startup or a more corporate environment. However, in any product management role, you can expect to attend many meetings with various stakeholders.
In my experience, this includes meeting with members of the engineering and design teams, as well as strategic partners for business operations and strategy. For some corporate roles, you might find yourself in meetings all day, figuring out what everyone else is doing on their own timelines.
A healthy balance, however, also involves meeting with customers and conducting your own market research. This includes understanding market trends, and your company's strategic requirements.